Codice civile generale austriaco

Binder Luigi Lodigiani Italian
1815
Not on view
Contemporary red morocco gold- and blind-tolled binding with large corners with a floral motif and central armorial stamps of Francis I, Emperor of Austria (1768-1835) framed by a double-diamond motif; blue silk doublures. This presentation binding was bound by Lodigiani of Milan (1777-1843), the greatest Italian bookbinder of his time. Signed at foot of spine "Lodisiana (six)/Rel."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Codice civile generale austriaco
  • Binder: Luigi Lodigiani (Italian, 1778–1843)
  • Date: 1815
  • Geography: Milan, Italy
  • Dimensions: Length: 9 13/16 in. (25 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jayne Wrightsman, 2008
  • Object Number: KKL273.1.Z94 C4 1815

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